While especially popular in summer, a visit to one of New England’s lighthouses in winter is perhaps the best time to truly admire their unique beauty.
Along with covered bridges, lighthouses are some of the most recognizable New England landmarks. While especially popular in summer, a visit to one of New England’s lighthouses in winter is perhaps the best time to truly admire their unique architecture and history. Here, we’re delighted to share a collection of reader-submitted photographs celebrating the simple beauty of New England lighthouses in winter.
New England Lighthouses in Winter
Fort Pickering Light in Salem, Massachusetts. Photo Credit : Alyson HorrocksNauset Light in N. Eastham, Massachusetts. Photo Credit : Bilbo, ThomasPortsmouth Harbor Light in New Castle, New Hampshire. Photo Credit : Christine MortonRace Point Lighthouse in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Photo Credit : Denis TangneyJanuary Scene at Mystic Seaport, Connecticut. Photo Credit : Jim Caruso10 Pound Island and Sea Smoke in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Photo Credit : Alan MurtaghHolidays at the Nubble Lighthouse in York, Maine. Photo Credit : Jack ParkerLighthouse at East Haven, Connecticut. Photo Credit : Jamie RockLighthouse Sunset In New Haven, Connecticut. Photo Credit : Cathy LeiteWinter Wonderland in South Portland, Maine. Photo Credit : Christine MortonWinter At Pemaquid Point, New Harbor, Maine. Photo Credit : Cleaveland, Dave Sunrise at Quoddy Light in Lubec, Maine. Photo Credit : Froment, LizNobska Light in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Photo Credit : Bob Dansereau
Do you have a favorite New England lighthouse to visit or admire in winter?
This post was first published in 2012 and has been updated.
